consecutive
Translation
consecutive, successive, in a row
Examples
He served three consecutive terms in office.
He served three consecutive terms in office.
It rained for five consecutive days.
It rained for five consecutive days.
Grammar Patterns
consecutive ((noun)) following one after another He served three consecutive terms in office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: successive, sequential, in a row; Antonyms: nonconsecutive, intermittent
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sequi' (to follow). Meaning 'following together'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'sequence'. Consecutive things follow in a sequence without a break.